Catalytic converter features quick lightoff

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A research group from University of Notre Dame has proposed a catalytic converter design that is touted to be able to reduce automotive pollution significantly. The group, which includes Jason M Keith and Hsueh-Chia Chang, explains that the converter's quick lightoff, the ignition and destruction of the exhaust gases, is the key to reducing pollution. Pollution is most severe when the exhaust system commences from a cold start and the initial minutes after starting a car.

All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Catalytic Converters (Auto), Catalytic converters

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Solar energy seen in new light

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The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN, is developing a system that utilizes new, roof-mounted, two-axis tracking concentrators to improve the application of solar energy. The tracking concentrators can split the visible and infrared portions of the sun's rays. Visible light is distributed to interiors of buildings using large- diameter optical fibers.

Other Electric Power Generation, Energy via Solar Power

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Gas turbines bid farewell to flames with 'cool' catalytic module

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Catalytica Energy Systems Inc. has developed a new technology called Xonon Cool Combustion that allows gas turbines to meet stringent NOx emission regulations without costly exhaust-cleanup systems.

Motor and Generator Manufacturing, Motors and generators, Pollutants produced & recycled, Gas Turbine Generator Sets, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Innovations, Prevention, Waste management, Air pollution, Gas turbine generators, Catalytica Energy Systems Inc., CESI

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